Christine Yu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Yu is also CEO of the Sean and Christine Yu Private Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on education, health, research, and social services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and global investment research in its financial planning process.

Gregory Gutierrez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of finance, he is involved in music, receiving passive royalty income and performing as a guitarist and singer in a band. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Enrique Lomelin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides various advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ethan Stein is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2009. He holds a Series 63 designation and is based in Encino, California. Outside of his advisory role, Stein serves as a board member for the David Vickter Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diversified advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Charles Gilb is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in North Hollywood, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Assetio Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he has experience working with The Political Violence Lab and held various roles at Trader Joe's. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management and a range of model portfolios and research offerings.

Evan Gray is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he has worked at Global Retirement Partners, Ascensus, Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance, OneAmerica Securities, and American United Life. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal research and third-party subadvisors.

Elyas Andkhoy is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Radiology Partners, CureMint, and Brentwood Associates. Andkhoy is involved in private consulting and management through his ownership of EA Holmby Consulting Inc. and SEE FORWARD LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, with services spanning various specialized planning areas.

Carolyn Campbell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. She worked at National Planning Corporation for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in tax preparation and accounting through her ownership of Sutherland Campbell Tax & Financial Services, Inc. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing research, model portfolios, and advanced technologies across discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Naimuddin Syed is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saugus, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantella & Co Inc and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He also holds a real estate license. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Oliver Tao is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera in various capacities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Tao volunteers as a Little League baseball coach. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment solutions through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Dillon Ortega is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He partners with clients to understand their financial goals and to deliver personalized investment strategies, focusing on portfolio construction, retirement planning, and wealth management. Dillon's approach involves building foundational plans, identifying actionable steps, and exploring options to help clients achieve their objectives. His experience at Fidelity Investments includes previous positions as a Planning Consultant (2024-2025), Relationship Manager (2023-2024), and Financial Representative (2022-2023). Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2020 to 2022. Dillon holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Dillon has interests in art, baseball, fitness, playing musical instruments, motorcycles, and movies.

Lorand Parenteau is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Cetera Advisors LLC and First Allied Advisory Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

David Tolson Solis is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and helps develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. His services include support in general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected expenses. David holds a Bachelor's Degree from SAE Expression and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is proficient in Spanish, German, and English. His approach emphasizes ongoing advice and guidance tailored to clients' evolving needs.

Aaron Huang is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on understanding his clients' full financial picture to develop personalized strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His client focus areas include legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, small business strategies, socially responsible and values-based investing, ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Aaron serves as a resource for general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen circumstances. He provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions available through Bank of America specialists. Aaron works collaboratively with clients to discuss their goals, concerns, and questions, offering ongoing advice and guidance as their needs evolve. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned an Associate's Degree from East Los Angeles College after completing his high school education at Mark Keppel High School. Outside of his professional role, Aaron is engaged in his community through volunteer work and enjoys basketball, cooking, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Paul Pepperman is the Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Encino, California. In his role, he works closely with clients and their families to help them achieve their financial goals, including retirement planning, education finance, and planning for life events. He provides personalized wealth management strategies that address wealth accumulation, preservation, and transfer, coordinating with clients' other trusted advisors such as attorneys and accountants to cover tax, trust, philanthropic, and wealth transfer issues. With over 40 years of experience, Paul holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). He earned a High School Diploma from Agoura High School and attended UCLA without a degree conferred. His expertise spans college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, as well as sports and entertainment sectors. Outside of his professional duties, Paul is involved with several community organizations including the Adat Ari El Synagogue, Jewish Federation of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Jewish Health, and Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Foundation. His personal interests include golfing, music, and traveling.

Gregory Blair is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for over three decades at the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. He holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

George Alexopoulos is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over three decades. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Sophie Abrams is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2020 and has also operated as a self-employed professional since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, Abrams is active in music as a songwriter, producer, and singer. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Vatche Derassoyan is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities. He has worked within various branches of JPMorgan Chase since 2011, including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Anahid Kyupelyan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and at various Wells Fargo entities since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a caregiver in the City of Los Angeles In-Home Supportive Services program. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with an investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.